Epilepsy & Suicide: Breaking the Silence - Milena Gandy & Heidi Munger Clary
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Show Notes
Milena Gandy (Clinical Psychologist) and Heidi Munger Clary (Epileptologist) chat with Torie about the intersection of epilepsy and suicide, emphasising the importance of welcoming talking about addressing mental health issues in patients with an epilepsy. They go into the stigma surrounding suicidal thoughts, the need for open conversations between patients and clinicians, and strategies for improving patient care and quality of life. The chat also highlights the upcoming, fun(!) IEC workshop in Lisbon, aimed at enhancing patient-centered communication in epilepsy care.
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